Okeeheelee Nature Center To Host Earth Day Celebration On April 16

The Okeeheelee Nature Center will host its annual Earth Day event on Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This free, family-friendly event celebrating the Earth will educate and inspire with eco-activities, eco-friendly vendors and exhibitors, guest speakers, nature walks, and activities for children including crafts and face painting. There will also be live music. Food and drinks will be available on-site for purchase.

A new feature to this event includes the Audubon Adventure Trail with interactive stations about exploration of bird biology and the Great Migration Challenge. Guests can complete all the stations to take home a native plant.

The Okeeheelee Nature Center is located in Okeeheelee Park at 7715 Forest Hill Blvd. Visit www.pbcparks.com/nature for more info.